MEET THE TEACHER - Calum Thomson
(Ashtanga Vinyasa 500hr certified Yoga teacher)
Ashtanga vinyasa. Ashtanga full primary. Rocket. Mysore.
Co-Founder of Ashtanga Cheshire studios Calum found the practice of yoga in it's postural form in 2008 at a point in life when it was necessary to make some serious lifestyle changes and at first yoga became the tool to achieve this, it worked and the practice had a profound effect upon him early on so it didn't take long to become a dedicated practitioner.
After a couple of years Calum found the Ashtanga Vinyasa System as created by Pattabhi Jois. Having practiced the Primary Series and an introduction to the intermediate series for a few years he travelled to Mysore India in 2014 to practice under Sharath Jois at the KPJAYI, the birthplace and spiritual home of this practice, later travelling north to the Himalayas to gain his 200hr Yoga Alliance teaching accreditation in Ashtanga Vinyasa under the tutelage of Vijay Amar. Calum since has certified in over 130 hours of Rocket Yoga with World renowned David Kyle.
Calum has surpassed over 7000 hours of face to face teaching across Yoga Studios, gyms and health clubs across Cheshire.
He runs a monthly Mysore session during the spring and summer months at Ashtanga Cheshire studios, continues to teach a variety of workshops at various Yoga Studios and offers one to one and small groups sessions at his studio space
Calum has continued to complement and strengthen his teachings undertaking a Reiki certification and the Emmett technique training which is a muscle release therapy, both of these have been useful tools in assisting yoga students with the development of their practice.
As well as continuing to practice the physical aspect of Yoga, meditation and energy work have taken a more prominent part in his practices.
"As a teacher it is my hope that the students who come to me reach their potentials, exceed their own limitations and to see how what they learn on their mats can be transferred to all aspects of their lives."